Managing Risk in Service Learning: 2001-present
In April 2001, in response to questions about risk management issues related to the placement of service-learning students at learning sites, three working groups consisting of service-learning directors, faculty and risk managers were formed. The culminating result was the distribution of the Community Service Learning in the California State University – Best Practices for Managing Risk in Service Learning manual in 2002. (See archives)

In 2010, through an internal CSU systemwide audit process, it became apparent that the manual should be reviewed and updated. Through a series of meetings, peer review and research, the manual has been updated and renamed to: A Resource Guide for Managing Risk in Service Learning.

** Universities and organizations outside
the California State University System will need to contact the
CSU Center for Community Engagement at cce@calstate.edu before reproducing any part of the Resource Guide

**Universities and organizations outside the California State University System interested in reproducing any part of CSU Resource Guide for Managing Risk in Service Learning, 2011 edition, must contact the Center for Community Engagement for permission.

Risk Management in the CSUEach of the California State University's 23 campuses are responsible for administering their risk management program in a manner that will attempt to minimize risk to students, employees, and visitors and protect the property of the campus. Each president has designated a risk manager to assist the campus administrators in maintaining the campus risk management policies and practices.The California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA) is an association of CSU and auxiliary organizations joined to protect member resources by providing broad coverage and quality risk management services that stabilize risk cost in a reliable, economical and beneficial manner.

Campus Risk Management Resources
An array of campus
risk management resources are organized into four main areas: general,
community partner, faculty and students.